Albo’s bid to try and polish up his act
After a long honeymoon period gave way to a series of stumbles, Labor’s fortunes are in the balance as the PM loosens the purse strings, but will it be enough writes James Campbell.
Analysis
‘We will reduce tax’: Dutton’s pledge to Aussies ‘doing it tough’
Peter Dutton has issued his first voter pledge as the election race begins, calling on Aussie voters to vote for the Coalition after “Labor’s bad decisions”.
Penbo: Massive misstep that’s doomed Dutton already
It’s very hard to see a path to victory for an opposition leader who appears to have put his efforts into wooing the wrong voters, writes David Penberthy.
Why this federal election is so important
Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.
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Shaky start for Albo as six-week campaign slog looms
It was a tale of two sales pitches – and if it is an indication of what’s to come, Labor leader Anthony Albanese will need to lift his game, writes Matthew Killoran.
Winner takes all in clash of personality
Since the Morrison government was re-elected in 2019, Australia has endured on of its toughest periods. Now at the end of a six-week election campaign, Australians will choose between a proven campaigner in the PM and a short-priced favourite in the man who wants his job. May the best man win.
Bloodbath? Why Liberals may face SA ruin at federal election
The Liberals were already humiliated at the SA election – but things could get much worse after the federal poll, writes Paul Starick.
Credlin on PM’s ad: Morrison hits the mark
If nothing else, this opening salvo of the election campaign should show even its harshest critics that the Coalition is not to be written off and underestimating the Prime Minister is a mistake.
Australia – get ready for a rough six weeks
When the federal election is finally called, Australians need to strap themselves in for the most personal political campaign in recent history.
ScoMo or Albo? Election will be a game of spot the difference
In modern politics the focus is on image, which leaves us with the unenviable task of working out what the person stands for, writes Mike O’Connor.
‘Battleground is cost of living’
LABOR leader Bill Shorten appealed to mum and dad voters and disgruntled workers in a speech where he outlined his plan to win the next election.
Australia, this is why we’re really lucky
OUR Government might be in shambles and there’s a chance we’ll have to go back to the ballot box, but according to Jamila Rizvi we have a reason to smile.
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